Culinary Conversations: Chef Masaki Sugisaki at RSA House

Join us for an extraordinary evening of fine dining as part of our Culinary Conversations series, set in the magnificent Great Room at RSA House.

In honour of the World Expo in Osaka, this exclusive dinner brings together Japanese culinary artistry and the best of British produce, celebrating tradition, innovation, and cultural exchange.

The evening will feature a bespoke four-course menu created by Chef Masaki Sugisaki, Executive Chef and Owner of Dinings SW3, one of London’s most acclaimed Japanese restaurants. Each course will be paired with expertly selected wines and cocktails, designed to complement Masaki’s elegant and creative dishes.

• A bespoke four-course Japanese fine dining menu created by Chef Masaki Sugisaki
• Curated wine and cocktail pairings to compliment each course
• The opportunity to hear from Chef Masaki in an intimate environment.
• An atmospheric evening in RSA House’s iconic Great Room
• A one-night-only cultural and culinary experience
• Access to the RSA House cocktail bar, Muse, open from 4pm to 11pm.
• Dinner officially starts at 7pm

All items NGCI and have vegan alternatives

British tuna toro tartare

Autumn truffle, Akazu sushi rice, Yaki-nori sheet, British wasabi, Truffle soy

Hay smoked chalk stream trout & British tomato salad

Shio-koji cured British tomato, tomato buttermilk, wasabi oil

60 dry aged/koji cured Earl Stonham Wagyu

Yuzu ponzu, grated radish

Fig compote

Plum wine & shiso syrup, yuzu creme fraiche, lemon verbena

RSA House is the historic home of the Royal Society of Arts, a place where great thinkers, innovators and creators have gathered for over 250 years. The Great Room, adorned with monumental 18th-century murals, offers a spectacular backdrop for this evening. Combined with the intimate natural styling of wood, greenery and candlelight for the evening, the setting will provide a warm, elegant stage for Chef Sugisaki’s artistry

Born in Saitama, Japan, Masaki grew up in his family’s traditional Kaiseki restaurant before honing his craft in Tokyo. After joining the opening team at Nobu Berkeley Street, he went on to establish Dinings SW3 in Knightsbridge in 2017.

At Dinings SW3, Masaki is celebrated for his contemporary Izakaya-style dining, blending classical Japanese techniques with European influences. His menus champion sustainability, with a signature “gill-to-tail” philosophy that ensures every part of the fish is used, from delicacies like cuttlefish liver to lobster shell reductions. He works directly with South West day boats, sourcing the finest seafood while supporting regenerative fishing practices.

Under his leadership, Dinings SW3 has become known for its refined yet welcoming atmosphere, celebrated signatures such as Toro tartar chips, wagyu sliders, and yuzu cheesecake, and an innovative cocktail and sake programme that embodies Japanese precision and seasonality.

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